Engineering Manager salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Engineering Manager roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$290,250
Most postings fall between $249,469 and $304,733.
Based on 64 postings across 19 companies. Updated September 10, 2026.
As of September 2026, the median advertised base salary for Engineering Manager roles in California is $290,250, based on 64 live job postings from 19 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | $247,875 | $284,300 | $295,000 | 37 |
| Senior Manager | $254,050 | $319,046 | $334,750 | 26 |
Top companies hiring Engineering Managers
- Apple Inc 18 postings · median $319,650
- Nvidia 10 postings · median $290,250
- Adobe 5 postings · median $268,638
- DoorDash, Inc 5 postings · median $239,400
- Stripe 4 postings · median $295,000
- Pinterest 3 postings · median $319,023
- General Motors (GM) 3 postings · median $277,050
- Brex 3 postings · median $270,000
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